Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

not being in a specified place

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading The storm had beaten up against the cottage but a little time until it brought Bland with it.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

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From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The storm had beaten up against the cottage but a little time until it brought Bland with it.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The storm had beaten up against the cottage but a little time until it brought Bland with it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

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From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

force somebody to do something

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The storm had beaten up against the cottage but a little time until it brought Bland with it.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

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From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

resembling or characteristic of a phantom

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

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From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The storm had beaten up against the cottage but a little time until it brought Bland with it.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

moving with great haste

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The storm had beaten up against the cottage but a little time until it brought Bland with it.

(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

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From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

third-person singular of “merge” — become one

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

third-person singular of “officiate” — act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

obtain or seize by violence

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

worried and uneasy

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

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From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

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From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

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From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

express in words

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The storm had beaten up against the cottage but a little time until it brought Bland with it.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

up to a particular time

From this reading The storm had beaten up against the cottage but a little time until it brought Bland with it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The storm had beaten up against the cottage but a little time until it brought Bland with it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

plural of “valuable” — something of value

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

during the time that

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The streets seemed filled with that thrilling, electric life which comes with the first snow-flakes, and as they tapped their ghostly knuckles against the panes of Lilly Mercer's boudoir, the weird _staccato_ passed into her restless spirit and filled her mind with wild, reckless fancies.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He came to tell his Lilly, he said, that the cursed church interests would compel him to go to the West, to be absent for several weeks.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A few weeks later, one November evening, the first snow-storm of the year came hurrying and skurrying down upon the city.